Best Group Dining Gatherings Pizza Restaurants in Lincoln Park
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pequod's Pizza
Signature caramelized-crust pan pizzas that define Chicago deep-dish for many.
Notable Picks
8.9
Pequod's is the Lincoln Park deep-dish institution where pan pizzas come with a signature caramelized cheese crust and serious heft. Crowds, waits, and a busy bar underscore how essential this spot is for both locals and out-of-towners chasing classic Chicago pan pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage pan pizza with caramelized crust, Pepperoni deep-dish pan pizza, Pequod's house salad
What makes it special: Signature caramelized-crust pan pizzas that define Chicago deep-dish for many.
#2
Homeslice
8.4
Homeslice is a high-energy pizza-and-patio hangout near DePaul, built around playful toppings, cocktails, and a crowd that treats it as a standing meetup spot. With a big all-season patio and shareable pies, it functions more as a social hub that happens to serve solid, crowd-pleasing pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
The 312 pizza, Clay Bacon pizza, Goat cheese marinara with bread
What makes it special: High-energy pizza bar with creative pies, a big patio, and playful service.
Worthy Picks
7.8
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Comfort Food Classics
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Family-run since 1950, Pat’s is a cornerstone of Chicago tavern-style pizza, serving ultra-thin, square-cut pies alongside a full Italian menu. The room feels more like an old-school neighborhood restaurant than a modern pizzeria, and regulars lean on it for reliably crisp pies and red-sauce comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pat's Special tavern-style thin crust, Cheese thin crust pizza, Fried calamari
What makes it special: Family-run since 1950, serving ultra-thin, square-cut tavern pizza and red-sauce staples.
Inside Neon Gardens, The Slice Hut turns out NYC-style slices and Sicilian squares to pair with arcade games, trivia nights, and a lively bar. It’s a newer, more casual way to do pizza in Lincoln Park, especially for late-night snacks before, during, or after drinking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni slice, Sicilian Carne square slice, Build Your Own whole pie
What makes it special: NYC-style slices and Sicilian squares served inside a neon-soaked arcade bar.